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Mastering Time: Carl Pullein on Productivity and Purpose | 56

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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 56
Guesting Carl Pullein

Productivity isn't just getting more done in less time, it is about "majoring in major things" and creating something tangible.

In this episode of the Grateful Podcast, I speak with time management expert Carl Pullein about the intricacies of productivity, creativity, and personal development. We discuss the importance of protecting creative time, balancing organization with action, and the significance of identifying core work and priorities. Carl shares his journey of building an online brand, emphasizing the need for patience and the duality of gratitude and ambition in pursuing one's passions. The conversation highlights the essential elements of sleep, movement, and diet for effective productivity, and the importance of finding what truly matters in life.

Here are my key takeaways: 
Protect your creative time to maximize productivity.
Balancing organization and action is crucial for success.
Overcoming overwhelm requires establishing routines and practices.
Identify your core work to prioritize effectively.
Patience is key in building an online brand.
Success often comes from consistent, small efforts over time.
Finding your purpose can lead to greater fulfillment.
Gratitude can enhance your perspective on life and work.
Recognizing what's important helps in managing distractions.
Creating something tangible can boost your mental well-being.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Time Management with Carl Pullein
02:25 Carl's Daily Schedule and Time Blocking Philosophy
06:50 The Importance of Front Loading Your Week
08:26 Balancing Organization and Action
09:46 Overcoming Low-Level Anxiety in Productivity
13:44 Identifying Core Work and Priorities
18:13 The Journey of Building an Online Brand
25:07 The Reality of Success and the Importance of Process
28:36 Embracing the Process of Growth
30:51 Finding Joy in Helping Others
35:01 The Importance of Contribution and Self-Development
38:40 Creativity and Attention in a Digital Age
42:27 Balancing Sleep and Productivity
46:12 Identifying What’s Important in Life
52:22 The Duality of Gratitude and Ambition
55:29 Outro to The Grateful Podcast

Find Carl: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carl_pullein/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Carl_Pullein
Website: https://www.carlpullein.com/
Your Time, Your Way Podcast: https://carlpullein.podbean.com/

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